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It seems like a lot of you enjoyed my last playlist, so I’ve decided to do another!

You all know how much music speaks to me, so I think it’s really fun to share my monthly music faves with you, it’s like “back in the day” when you would be listening to a really great song, then would pop out one of your headphones and hand it to your friend, insisting that they listen.

Valentine’s Day is literally just around the corner- but I guarantee I don’t need to tell you that, because if you are reading this, you’re probably sweating bullets thinking about good last minute gift ideas for the man in your life.

But don’t stress, I’m here to give you a few low budget ideas that your man will love. I wouldn’t worry about spending a lot of money on a present- it’s not about the money, it’s the thought that counts, and the right people will see that.

Here are my ideas:

An actual Valentine – I actually did this for Kolani last year, and he loved it. It was super thoughtful, and I don’t think he expected me to put as much effort and time into it as I had. This is a super cute, simple idea for the casual couple. I roamed around the craft store in preparation and bought the necessities: scrapbook paper, glue sticks, sharpies, stickers, etc. I cut the paper into a heart and decorated the border with more tiny hearts. In the center of the heart, (I wrote in pencil first, in case of any mistakes), I wrote “Happy Valentine’s Day”. I then went over the writing with a nice thin sharpie. All in all, it was a beachy themed Valentine that he loved. It’s a perfect last minute idea and you won’t have to spend a lot of money!

2. a Simple Accessory – Maybe your guy mentioned he needs a new wallet, or maybe he would like a new belt. Who knows, but remember the most important thing- men are simple. You won’t have to stress about a certain design or element, you can get him something incredibly plain and simple. I know that a tie or wallet is kind of cliche, but hell if that’s what he wants or needs then why not? I think it’s safe to say that Valentine’s Day mostly caters to women rather than men, so the fact that you would get him a gift would probably mean a lot more than you’d think. And honestly, I would consider looking around at Target (let’s face it, you’ll probably already be there, so why not get his gift, wrapping, and card all in one place?) Talk about efficiency. When Target recently underwent changes and added some new clothing lines, “Goodfellow & Co.” became the new men’s line. I got Kolani a new wallet from this brand and he loved the clean, simple design, with no logos. You can check out all the men’s accessories by clicking here.

3. Pinterest DIY Gifts – There are SO many cute ideas on Pinterest! All of these ideas are simple, affordable and undeniably charming. You can make things from love coupons to candy bouquets, to trips down memory lane. If you haven’t liked the previous suggestions, give Pinterest a try and check out all the cute DIY gifts!

4. Cooking Dinner – I think this one would be especially cute. Again, if you’re more of a casual couple and don’t have any set plans, this might be a good idea. Maybe you both have a favorite meal whether it be what you had on your first date or simply comfort food you both enjoy. You could take charge and cook dinner for him, or you two could team up and cook dinner together. I think if you guys cooked together it would be so romantic, and way more special than an expensive dinner in the city. You can rock out to music, have flirty food fights, and fall in love with each other all over again.

Whatever you decide to do, I’m sure you’ll have a happy and special Valentine’s Day. Just remember, that it’s not about creating a romantic extravaganza. Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love. Realizing how happy you two have made each other- that’s what you’re celebrating.

Hello everyone! My Poshmark spotlight item today is this beautiful American Eagle Outfitters bangle bracelet! It’s never been worn, as it’s too large for me, (I have ridiculously tiny wrists). The abalone accents remind me of summer, and as the warmer seasons are fast approaching, I figured someone would absolutely adore this little treasure. It’s listed on my Poshmark closet for UNDER 30$!

This is definitely a hot-spot place, so if you’re planning on visiting, I would definitely make this your first stop in the morning. There are always going to be lines, no matter what time you go. The only thing I could possibly suggest is to get there right before or at opening.

I haven’t decided whether or not this place would be considered kid friendly. The whole place itself is rather whimsical. However, there are some pretty explicit items (penis shaped doughnuts and crude bumper stickers). As long as you have a good sense of you humor, you’ll have a fun time at this quirky spot.

The doughnut I’m munching on above is the classic voodoo doughnut. I’m more of a traditionalist, so I decided to try this classic doughnut that had an edgy twist to it.

I absolutely love visiting big cities. There’s so much to explore, so much culture to experience, and so many adventures to have. But it’s not just the hustle and bustle of these cities that make them as popular as they are- it’s the quirky spots. The little boutiques, coffee shops, taprooms and the history of these cities is what I love to breathe in.

Although I’ve already mentioned a few of my spring favorites, I figured since we still have a little bit of the winter season let, that I should list some of my winter faves as well!

Pictured above are my top three favorite winter shades. Two of them are NYX lip creams (seriously the BEST drugstore lip products), and one is the Sephora house brand.

Transylvania – This is probably the darkest lip color I own. Especially with a name like Transylvania, you can’t help but picture fall time, Halloween, and all the gorgeous dark hues of the winter. You can buy it at Target for under 10$!

Copenhagen – This is quite a beautiful shade too. Copenhagen is a GORGEOUS burgundy color, (second lip color in the lineup pictured). I used to be obsessed with winter, but I’ve grown to love all the seasons, and all the beautiful colors they bring. I will however be forever obsessed with the darker winter hues, I think the burgundy and purple colors are beautiful. You can buy this one at Target as well for under 10$!

Deep Plum Luster – one of my favorite Sephora Products is this gorgeous plum lip color (the third one in the lineup pictured). It’s such a beautiful deep plum that I fell in love with at Sephora. This was actually kind of risky for me, because I always bought red or pink lip colors but my friend convinced me to buy it. This beauty gamble led me to purchase the other two lip colors pictured above, as well as more nude shades. Click the link to buy yours- they’re on sale for only $5!